The article below was written by Jack Backhouse of National Club Golfer. I met up with PGA Professional Jack Backhouse to take a look at three set-up keys to drive the ball better… Tee the ball higher Most amateur golfers tee the ball too low. I think the main reason for this is players… Read more »
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Who is Jimmy Dunne and how did he help the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger?
The article below was written by Matt Chivers of National Club Golfer. There was a small, select group of people involved in the merger we now see between the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. One of them was Jimmy Dunne, a man who might not be an instantly… Read more »
Timing sheets and radio chat: How referees keep pace of play under control
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. When you think about pace of play, I’ll bet one word looms large. Slow. A lost ball here, a forgotten provisional there, a three-ball that has sprayed it everywhere but the fairway – all get the clocks whirring and keep groups waiting. But… Read more »
How to clean your golf balls, shoes and gloves properly
Let’s be honest—we could probably all do with learning how to clean our golf balls and other golf equipment better to make them last longer. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place. Golf equipment can be expensive, so it pays to look after it (pardon the pun). How to clean golf… Read more »
Potential or ability – what does your handicap index really mean?
The article below was written by Steve Carroll of National Club Golfer. You all know you’ve got a World Handicap System index, but do you really know what that number represents? We’ve had more than 30 months to get used to our decimal points and the figure we see when we open our digital apps… Read more »
The best golf courses in Wales
Wales isn’t the ‘Home of Golf’ like Scotland. It isn’t blessed with courses of mystical reputation such as Ballybunion and Royal County Down, as Ireland is. And it doesn’t have the Open venues or the exquisite heathlands of England. But there is good reason to think Wales is the best-value destination for a golf break… Read more »